Developer Report: Wireless Solution Update

Wireless Solutions in Space Communication Wireless Module Provides Read-time Data in Nanosatellite Communication​ by John Koon, Editor-in-Chief Almost 50 years after Apollo 11, not only can we go to the moon, scientists are able to design nanosatellites to return to earth. While this is beyond amazing, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is doing it all the time. Imagine all the scientific calculations that go into executing the project of going to space and returning to Earth. Most people are not even aware of all of the challenges one must overcome. Among them is the extreme heat the nanosatellite has to endure while entering the atmosphere which can be as high as 5000-degrees Fahrenheit. To alleviate the situation, NASA came up with the idea of the Exo-Brake 'Parachute'. Read More... Smart City in Action (A Case Study)  by Ryan Morgan, North America Marketing Manager at Schréder One of the goals in Smart City is to add intelligence for convenience and ultimately reduce energy costs such as electricity. But designing a Smart City is easier said than done. In the area of smart street lighting system there are many considerations. How are the lights used? What is the right level of brightness? When should the lights be turned on or off? Schréder, an organization specializes in outdoor luminaries for both urban and rural communities demonstrates how the intelligent digital street lighting system, Owlet Nightshift, works. Read More... Digi XBee Fights Infection in Hospitals by Chris Hermann, CEO at Clean Hands Safe Hands It has been known that patients can get affected easier in hospitals because germs are passed around all day long. According to CDC, in 2011 there were 721,800 hospital-acquired infections, over 10% of which ended with the death of a patient. Actually, there is a solution.  Hand-washing can stop the spreading of bacteria and disease. But in this fast-pace environment focusing on saving lives, it is easy to forget this routine. Emory Healthcare, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the CHSH team developed a technology to monitor staff's sanitizing habits as they enter patients' rooms. How does it work? Read More... Digi Chief Innovation Officer, Rob Faludi, Unboxes the Digi XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 Development Kit by Digi One of the most frustrating experiences I have in dealing with hardware installation is “missing items” or “poor installation guide”.  A lot of people, developers included, are reluctant to respond to the “try it free” invitation for that exact reason. Once in a while, you have a pleasant surprise. In this short (2:41 minutes) video, Digi Chief Innovation Officer, Rob Faludi, unboxes the Digi XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 Development Kit and shows exactly what’s included in the Kit and how to get started with fully certified embedded modem. Watch the Video...